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Several areas in the Jaffna district have been hit by severe flooding due to the adverse weather conditions caused by the cyclone.

WhatsApp Image 2025 11 29 at 3.51.34 PMIn the face of the flood disaster situation spreading across the country, the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Rathna Gamage, instructed the relevant sectors to deploy fishing boats immediately for rescue operations of civilians.

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The operation of rescuing five fishermen who went missing off at the Rathgama coast in Galle was successful, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Rathna Gamage, confirmed on 28th of November.

  1. Fishermen should refrain from going to sea: Ministry of Fisheries issues an emergency warning on inclement weather! The seriousness of the situation is confirmed by the capsizing of a vessel at Valachchenai Harbour, leaving a fisherman missing!
  2. “Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – 2025” organized on the occasion of World Fisheries Day
  3. Foundation laid for a blue economy programme
  4. New pension scheme for fishermen
  5. Aqua Planet Sri Lanka - International Expo 2025 Commences - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
  6. Sri Lanka Hosts Two Key Workshops Ahead of World Fisheries Day 2025
  7. Meeting between Chinese delegation and Fisheries Minister
  8. Sign the MOU for the establishment of modern Marine Radio Communication and Emergency Response Units (MRCU) at the fishing ports
  9. An information system for the shrimp industry is launched
  10. Key discussion with World Bank – Wageningen University on development of cold chain (frozen and deep-frozen fish products) in Sri Lankan fisheries sector.
  11. Special meeting chaired by Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage to resolve Matale freshwater fisheries issues. Deputy Minister emphasizes that inter-institution coordination is essential for progress in the sector.
  12. Discussions to strengthen maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia
  13. Discussion on the progress, challenges and future opportunities of the aquatic plant tissue culture and export sector
  14. Ornamental fish production to begin in the Northern and Eastern provinces
  15. "A New Boost for the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sabaragamuwa Province: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage stressed that a National Plan will be implemented"
  16. Four fishermen who were distressed in international waters were safe; rescue operations underway
  17. Steps to strengthen Sri Lanka-Oman fisheries cooperation: Successful discussion between Minister of Fisheries and Oman Ambassador
  18. Minister’s Deepavali Message
  19. “Aqua Planet 2025” International Exhibition has been Officially Announced, Giving New Life to the Fisheries Sector
  20. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  21. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  22. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  23. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  24. Special financial assistance from the President's Fund for the education of fishermen's children - An announcement from the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.
  25. 12 government institutes join hands to curb illegal fishing: Historic agreement has been signed to secure fish exports
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